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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.93, 10,837.35 and 4,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.93, 10,837.35 and 4,221.97 is: 6,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.93 : 10,837.35 = 4,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.93/10,837.35 = 4,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.93x = 10,837.35 × 4,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.93x = 45,754,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754,966.58/7,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.05

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